Official Blog of Gallery Furniture's Mattress Mack of Houston, TX

Carol Dougherty Goes Over her Children's Furniture Finds for Gallery Furniture

Gallery Furniture's great customers attending the High Point Market had a meeting about a week ago wherein they spoke with Mattress Mack himself and waxed strategy on the various items being sought after for Gallery Furniture, and one of those was some new and innovative ideas in children's furniture, especially since so much of what is seen these days can often be seen as the "same old same old." 

Gallery Furniture leads the way in innovation and finding exciting new products in the children's category lines, and to showcase that, see the exciting items that Gallery Furniture carries in the children's category such as Berg Furniture.

In the video below, Carol Dougherty, a member of the Gallery Furniture High Point Market Team, goes over a children's furniture find from In Room Furniture.

Gallery Furniture's customers are hard at work in the High Point Market, and the continued excitement is literally invigorating the industry.  It's been a benefit no matter what category - children's furniture, living room furniture, bedroom furniture, and more.  

When Opinions Collide - Largo Visit Brings Out Diversity

The Gallery Furniture High Point market team, which is composed (for the first time in High Point Market history of any retailer doing so) of customers.  And not just any customers, but the world's greatest customers, those of Gallery Furniture - the world's greatest furniture store. 

(Second Floor Photo of the Largo Showroom)

Earlier in the day, the love of all things in the Ty Pennington Collection (an exclusive to be carried by Gallery Furniture and manufactured by Howard Miller) gave way to a vast array of opinions in the Largo Showroom.  The Largo Showroom was two blocks away from the IHFC building, and while the excited mood generated by the Ty Pennington line was very much alive and well as the team left the Howard Miller showroom, it was in Largo that the beauty of different opinions came to light.

Viewing a traditional Largo bedroom group, you can start to see the divergent reactions in the faces of the Gallery Furniture customers.

While some of the great Gallery Furniture team sat and listened to the Largo rep go over a counter height dining table, others fanned out, finding THEIR furniture.

Gallery Furniture's customers at High Point Market absorbing the various pieces at Largo Furniture - a company carried by Gallery Furniture due to their wide array of categories such as living room, dining room, bedroom furniture as well as upholstery and leather and accent chairs.

Gallery Furniture is all about commitment to finding the latest and greatest, and with customers as buyers this means that a new set of eyes, unbiased and unfettered by industry bias.  Given the selection process of these great customers, it was only a matter of time before the beautiful prism of colors that are personalities and opinions came forth to make the decision making process a bit more involved.

 
Lori Murphy loved these "Crate-and-Barrel" style French country dining group chairs because they add color, Valerie found them to be a bit too much in that style line for her particular taste.

 
Valerie shows a contemporary piece that she stepped out of her comfort zone for at Largo, even saying that while this was not normally something she would say appeals to her, she sees the overall appeal and look for Gallery Furniture customers.  

From a unanimous cheer of approval of the Ty Pennington line, with its Crate-and-Barrel and Pottery Barn look with a serious injection of quality and value injected above and beyond those big box stores... to the core groups carried at Gallery Furniture by Largo creating divergent reactions, the day was filled with a truly live customer panel.

 
While looking at a dresser/mirror combination, no matter what the opinion on the piece, Gallery Furniture customers benefit from a Largo lesson on dovetail joinery and the differences in various styles of joints.


Nancy Burke stands next to a piece loved by Nancy Shaddock - despite the two having a different opinion on this bedroom piece, Burke helps Shaddock with a photo to showcase a sense of scale.  It's all about teamwork with Gallery Furniture.

Whether it was something as simple as finish - "that finish simply won't work here" versus "I think that finish on that Largo piece is actually very nice" - or something as complex as the total look and feel of a particular collection ("that doesn't really grab me as something folks like me would like" to "I need to say I find that piece gorgeous") the opinions flowed like a dam whose waters have been released after being held back for too long against the will of nature.

And oh, what a beautiful sight it was.  Buyer Chris Etheredge of Gallery Furniture seed the opportunity, grabbing the exchange of commentary and using it to gain knowledge for the Gallery Furniture process.  "It was good to see them finally disagreeing," said Chris, "you have to have something more than unanimous agreement on everything - and I think we all agree on how wonderful the exclusive Ty Pennington line at Gallery Furniture will be - but you HAVE to have differences for us all to learn."

Indeed.  God painted many colors on the rainbow, and the beauty in the rainbow is the sum of those colors.  Just like the different colors of that rainbow.... personal observations and the flow of opinions will bring beauty from diversity.  Gallery Furniture's wonderful High Point market team has such a great dynamic that they were able to discuss variances in that opinion and share those observations with Martha Kologinczak, Chris, and Gil and grow the knowledge of Gallery Furniture staff.  Remember, you are never too old to learn, and Gallery Furniture was learning a lot from these wonderful rookie buyers at High Point Market.

A Bedroom Find in High Point by Gallery Furniture Team Member Teri Zepeda

Gallery Furniture's market team had made their way over to the Largo Furniture showroom in historic downtown High Point, North Carolina during the High Point Market.  Interestingly enough, the Largo Furniture company occupied an old historic theater building near the center of downtown High Point (a place where Elvis once played many moons ago).  A few of the Gallery Furniture customers who had been selected by Gallery Furniture to attend the High Point Market as buyers were going through the showroom had seen this piece, and while not every one of them liked this bedroom (there can never be complete consensus in any group dynamic), Teri Zepeda wanted to shoot this on behalf of the few that fell in love with this Jaclyn Smith line of furniture by Largo.

 

 

One Loyal Gallery Furniture Customer Spreads the Word... TODAY!

Long-Time Customer Danessa Turns Simon into a Gallery Furniture Loyal Customer!

Her name is Danessa, and she's been coming to Gallery Furniture for about seven years now - she fondly recalls her first trip to Gallery Furniture for a dining room table back then.  "I was a single mom," Danessa said, "and Mack was right there in the store when I came in looking for a dining room table.  My children and I had been wish shopping for some time, and it was time to buy.  The dining room set I wanted was still available and they were getting ready to tag it with a price."

Danessa was then shocked and pleasantly surprised when Mack walked up, grabbing a price tag when she realized she shouldn't be waiting and said "Here's the price, how does this look?" Danessa was stunned at the low price of the table - "We had looked around, and Mack really took good care of me as a single mom, and the table and chair set was going for about 700 everywhere else in town at the time, and Mack had it for 325!"

That moment was a defining moment for Danessa - she has been coming back ever since, and, as she added: "I bring everyone I know to Gallery Furniture!  This is Simon's first time!  He's a newbie here!"  Danessa laughed, and so did Simon, as Danessa recalled other purchases she made at Gallery Furniture.  "I had been looking at a Dream Deal at one point, then I ended up buying more than just that, as I picked other items out that were here - and so there is no other place to buy furniture as far as I am concerned."

Simon, now a Gallery Furniture believer, was not as convinced at first, and took Danessa to Roomstore and other competitors before the purcahse of their new gorgeous Coaster dual-toned panel bedroom set at Gallery Furniture.  "I took her around to other stores, and she was set on Gallery Furniture the whole time."  Adds Danessa: "I knew there was no where else to shop for me.  Especially since that awful fire, I had to come out and show my support for Mattress Mack and Gallery Furniture."

And Simon's new opinion of Gallery Furniture? "I admit, this is the best deal in the whole city.  I mean, we went everywhere, and well, this is the best price and the best deal for this set but you wanna know what really gets me - it's the solid feel of the wood that you can feel.  The solid furniture at Gallery Furniture is just sturdy, and you can hold it and feel it.  You go to those other places, it's all, like, particle board and junk.  Here, you get the value and the quality.  It's nice."

Danessa couldn't help but chuckle and add, "I knew I'd make a believer out of him!  He's on board the train now!"

After a good laugh, Danessa then took some time to discuss her thoughts the night of the Gallery Furniture fire May 21st: "It was sad, it was more to me than just some business having a disaster, it felt like a loved one, a member of my family, was going through a horrible time.  My kids cried and cried, they came to me and asked if Mr. Mack would need help and they offered to come by and help do anything later, clean up, or something.  It was sad for us all, so I was so excited to hear about the reopening.  It's just so tragic that something so bad happened to a man who gives so much to the community."

Simon quickly added: "I had family displaced by Katrina that came to Houston, and they got all their furniture at Gallery Furniture and still order from here, even the ones that moved back."  Quickly, Danessa noted that her aunt and uncle, also displaced by the ravages of Katrina, shopped at Gallery Furniture.  

So, now that Simon has had his first Gallery Furniture experience, what does he have to say? "I will definitely be coming back!"

As for Danessa, she does have one thing she'd like to see different at Gallery Furniture: "Why don't we get a University of Houston home theater room installed?  They had a UT one and a Texas A&M one after all!"

Gallery Furniture: The Perfect Bed!

Gallery Furniture chooses the best brands and furniture to ensure you the highest quality possible. The well known brand Broyhill’s King Sleigh Bed is a beautiful cherry wood frame that exudes class and taste while still giving you the feel of comfort.

The sleek design of the sleigh bed reminds you of warm Christmas’s, and cold Novembers. The nightstand and chest drawers are covered with beautiful detailed molding, and are accented with antique gold plated handles that add to the sophistication of the drawers.

The chest is not only gorgeous, but a great space saver. It has eight large drawers which allow for plenty of storage space. The dresser/mirror of the set has seven large drawers, and three bonus drawers smartly designed at the top. 

The Cherry Broyhill set is such a great deal because it is an affordable price for such a high quality and attractive bedroom set. You are sure to feel at home in a room of luxury if you choose this unique set for your home. Best of all you can buy it TODAY, and get it TONIGHT here at Gallery Furniture!

Fill Your Nooks and Crannies at Gallery Furniture!

Sometimes finding the right piece of furniture can be a struggle. Specially if you have empty nooks and crannies in your home of space too little for a night stand, but too big to leave empty. Gallery Furniture has the solution for you.

Only at Gallery Furniture there is a wide selection of lamp tables for you to chose from.  These tables are the perfect size for that space in your home.

Such as the Octagonal Lamp Table. The beautiful oak finish and unique shape combine to give the table asmart design and attractive appeal. It is both attractive and affordable.

Come to Gallery Furniture today and get the perfect piece of furniture to fit your homes’ needs. Best of all, at Gallery Furniture you can buy it TODAY and get it TODAY!

Save Space, Get Your Kid a Trundle!

Notebooks! Pencil! Crayons! Toys! Kids have all kinds of items they mess up their room with! Gallery Furniture makes it easy for you to keep that room organized and neat, by providing trundles.

A trundles is like a long drawer that has rollers to be placed under your kids bed.  It truly maximizes the space in your kids room.  And helps the little ones clean up by providing tons of storage space for those toys and school work.   

A trundle is also useful if you have always needed a guest bed but do not have space in your home, since twin mattresses fits perfectly in it.  

Come to Gallery Furniture TODAY and find the great mixture of looks and utility.  Only at Gallery  Furniture! Houstons premiere furniture store. 

Find the Perfect Mattress at Gallery Furniture!

    After having the same stiff mattress for years, customers come to Gallery Furniture in search of mattresses because Gallery Furniture offers the best in quality.
    Gallery Furniture hosts the Tempur Pedic brand of mattresses which is known for its incredible absorbency. It is helpful in relieving back pain because it’s made of a special material that is more absorbent than latex and memory foam. Tempur Pedic mattresses completely absorbs the energy of your body, relieving the pressure, and resulting in less tossing and turning, and more great night’s sleep.
     Gallery Furniture also offers the “Celebrity Bed” of Tempur Pedic, which has an indulgent pillow top, a Tempur Pedic Comfort Layer, a Tempur Pedic Support Layer, and a Dual Airflow System Base Layer. These characteristics are what make the Tempur Pedic “Celebrity Bed” so soft and comfortable. [A Picture of the celebrity Bed]
    Gallery Furniture is home to the Spring Air line. The Spring Air brand is known for its luxury, and is the official brand of mattresses used by the Four Seasons. Spring Air mattresses softness is provided by the power coil designed within the mattress to provide a plush and relaxing feel. Prospective customer Paul Mattson said “I like the {Desire} Spring Air mattress because it is so soft”. The Spring Air line is a great pick for many customers because it offers a luxury item for an affordable price. (pic of Desire)
    Gallery Furniture is also home to the Peaceful Sleep System. This brand is known for its affordable prices and softness. The Peaceful Sleep System set includes the mattress, and box set and comes in twin, full, queen, and king. Whether you’re looking for a mattress that will replace the mattress you’ve been sleeping on for years, or you want to upgrade to a mattress that will provide the best night’s sleep possible, Gallery Furniture has the mattress for you. And best of all, you can buy it today, and sleep in it tonight.

The Competition Does Not Compare!

Long-time customers Terry and Diane make it a point to go to Gallery Furntiure when purchasing a new piece of furniture.  They fell in love with Gallery Furniture during their first visit because of the “great sales people,” and quality customer service!  Their high expectations were met and exceeded during their recent visit.  Diane said the assistance received from Eric and Gregory while they shopped was “very good" and that they were "friendly and accommodating.”

Over the years Terry and Diane love how they continually receive great service and great deals! 

Many customers, like Terry and Diane only shop at Gallery Furniture because they have had horrible experiences at other furniture stores.  During one experience, when Terry and Diane went to another Houston furniture store, they made a purchase and were led to believe that they had 15 months of  no interest and no payments, but due to misinformation about the financing, their credit was harmed.  After this horrible experience they came to Gallery Furniture and found just what they were looking for!

So come to Gallery Furniture where the “deals are good and the sales people are wonderful!”

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Benefits of the Tempur-Pedic

Don’t you hate when your spouse constantly moves while sleeping, and as a result you are woken out of your sleep? Or…what about those pesky mattresses that sinks in after a couple of years— or the mattresses that cause pressure and springs in your back? With the Tempur-Pedic mattress, you can rest assure that all those annoying problems will be gone!

The Tempur material creates a customized “fit” for each person, relieves painful pressure points that can cause tossing and turning, and is durable with a 20 year guarantee. The Tempur-Pedic mattresses cater to everyone— including those with allergies. Customers can avoid inhaling allergens such as dust mites while they sleep. Enjoy undisturbed sleep for both partners, the highest quality, and be assured that your neck and spine are supported in the correct position.

Come into Gallery Furniture TODAY and get another benefit! A free Ipod with the purchase of a Tempur-Pedic! BUY TODAY; GET IT TODAY…only at Gallery Furniture!